Description

• Work Position : Research Fellow

• Recruitment Area : Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

• Work Place : Advanced Robotics Research Center, Institute of AI Robot in KIMM(Daejeon, South Korea)

• No. of Openings : 6

• Work duties : Development of robotic intelligence and systems that enable autonomous execution of diverse high-level complex tasks

• Duties and responsibilities :
  - Development of the robitics platform and robotic intelligence

  - Immersive robot task teaching and planning based on teleoperation, AR, VR and so on

  - Recognition and decision-making for unstructured objects, tasks, and environments

  - Autonomous task intelligence based on multimodal information including language and vision

  - Robotic software frameworks for executing complex and precise tasks

  - Multimodal human-robot collaboration and communication

  - Integration and operation of robotic intelligence and robotic platforms

• Knowledge required :
  - Knowledge of recognition and decision-making algorithms based on artificial intelligence and machine learning

  - Knowledge of robotic hardware including kinematics, dynamics, and control engineering

  - Knowledge of multimodal information processing technologies such as natural language processing and computer vision

• Competencies required : Research paper and report writing skills, Communication and presentation skills, Problem solving ability, Fluency in English

• Attitude required : 
  - Creative and proactive research mindset with objective judgment and logical analytical skills

  - Eagerness to explore new technical knowledge, positive and proactive work attitude

  - Strong sense of responsibility to complete assigned tasks thoroughly

  - Ability to collaborate and harmonize effectively as a team member within the organization

  - Commitment to integrity, adherence to principles, and fair conduct in work processes

• Basic skills required : Communication, Mathematics, Problem solving, Interpersonal relationship, Information processing, Understanding of the organization, Work ethics

• Screening Process :
  - (step 1, application submission) Sep. 18, 2025(Thu) ~ Oct. 2, 2025(Thu) 11:00(KST)

  - (step 2, Document screening) Oct. 15, 2025(Wed) ~ Oct. 16, 2025(Thu)

  - (step 3, Interview screening) Oct. 23, 2025(Thu) ~ Oct. 30, 2025(Thu)

  - (step 4, Appointment) Nov. 10, 2025~ (Negotiable)

• Employment period : From the date of appointment until December 31, 2027.

• Salary :
  - Minimum KRW 5,000,000/month ~ Maximum KRW 25,000,000/month

  - The salary level of the successful candidate’s previous institution or higher, will be guaranteed (including severance pay and employer contributions, subject to negotiation)

  - If there is no previous institution, salary will be determined in accordance with the institute’s regulations.

• Research Living Allowance : In addition to the salary, a monthly allowance of KRW 1,000,000 will be provided to support domestic living and settlement.

• Other Benefits : Visa and entry support, moving expenses support, Airfare support, Residency support, Child education and tuition support, Support for various types of insurance, etc.

• Expected Appointment date : Nov. 10, 2025 ~ (negotiable)

• Application Submission and Period

      - Submission : Job application, CV, and other required documents via e-mail([email protected])

      - submission period : September 18, 2025(Thu) ~ October 2, 2025(Thu), 11:00 KST

    * You can find document forms and detail notice in KIMM homepage(URL : https://www.kimm.re.kr)

    ** URL will be opend September 18, 2025(Thu)

Requirements

• Eligibility : Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree and reside outside of Korea as of the employment start date.
• Not eligible

      - Those who are expected to obtain a Ph.D. degree after the employment start date

      - Those who are only on a temporary stay abroad

• Major : Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields
• Preference : Research experience in Robotics or Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  Required Documents

(Document screening) submit application documents via e-mail([email protected])

 - Job Application for the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials

 - CV including list of research accomplishments (publications, patents, and preprints etc.) (PDF format, free format acceptable)

 - Research statement 1 page (PDF format, free format acceptable)

 - Personal Information collection and use consent form (attached)

 - Supporting Documents for Persons with Disabilities or Eligible Veterans (if applicable)

 - Certificate of Military Service (if applicable, for applicants of Korean nationality)

 * The submitted documents will be used solely for verifying the relevant qualifications, and a blind hiring process will be applied.

(Appointment) Only the appointment candidates will be asked to submit

 - Photocopy of the graduation certificate of the highest academic degree or diploma

 - Employment certificates from previous companies(if applicable)

 - Other documents required for appointment will be asked

 * You can find document forms and detail notice in KIMM homepage(URL : https://www.kimm.re.kr)

 ** URL will be opend September 18, 2025(Thu)